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Rosa Parks

5.9, Trad, 100 ft (30 m),  Avg: 3 from 1 vote
FA: Todd & Donette Swain
California > Joshua Tree NP > Central Joshua… > Barker Dam Area > Black Rocks > Black Rocks Black Face
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Description

Start just right of some huge boulders leaning against the cliff that form a right-facing chimney/corner. Immediately right of the chimney/corner are very thin, vertical cracks that eventually lead to an overhang with a wide crack that has some chockstones in it.

Climb obvious, thin cracks past a fixed knifeblade up to an overhang with a wide crack that has some chockstones in it. Struggle though the overhang and follow the crack up about 10 feet to its top. Move right to the communal anchor. Rappel with a 60m rope.

The climb is drawn in dark blue in the cliff photos.

Location

Start just right of some huge boulders leaning against the cliff that form a right-facing chimney/corner. Immediately right of the chimney/corner are very thin, vertical cracks that eventually lead to an overhang with a wide crack that has some chockstones in it.

Protection

Carry tiny wires and C3s and Camalots up to a grey. Communal anchor.

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The right center of the Black Face with Rosa Parks drawn in dark blue.
[Hide Photo] The right center of the Black Face with Rosa Parks drawn in dark blue.